‘It’s complicated.’ Why some Mexicans won’t mind another Donald Trump presidency

If there is one country you would expect to be anti-Trump, it would be Mexico, but the US president has support south of the border

Migrants and supporters hold a pinata in the image of Donald Trump during a protest against stalled asylum claims and the building of the border wall  (REUTERS)

In the lead up to the Day of the Dead celebrations – perhaps the most important day in the Mexican calendar – Donald Trump pinatas (sweet decorations) adorn the stalls of traders in Mexico City. It's clear who the stall owners here and across the country are rooting for.

This year, however, 3 November – just a day later – could prove even more important to Mexicans, both for those who live in the country and those who work in the United States.

Karen Vianey is an administrator in Oaxaca, the culinary and cultural capital of Mexico. “What do Mexicans want from the election?” she asks. “It’s difficult to say. We’ve always had a close business relationship with the US. It’s complicated.